?Chapter 401:


    “Caiden, are you willing to try?” she asked.


    Caiden opened his mouth, struggling to find words.


    “But I’m still your—”


    “I see,” Dani said, cutting him off with a slight nod.


    “So you do want to try. Fine. Let’s use Joyce’s wedding to make an example.”


    Her words sent a chill of panic through Caiden.


    “No!” he blurted out, but the call had already ended.


    Caiden stood motionless, staring at the phone in his hand, his face drained of color. Dani’s cold tone echoed in his mind, her words heavier than he couldprehend.


    He realized, with a sinking heart, that she truly didn’t care about him anymore. Regret ate at him. He regretted asking for that 5% of the shares in thepany.


    He regretted bragging to the guests earlier that Dani would show up.


    Katrina sneered, seeing the lifeless expression on his face.


    “Seriously, Caiden? Is it really that bad? What’s the worst she could do? Kill you? Look at you—pale as a ghost. What a joke! When has a daughter ever humiliated her father like this?”


    Caiden hardly registered her words. Slowly, he lifted his head, his eyes drifting to the increasing crowd of irate guests, all demanding their gifts in return.


    A chill of dread washed over him. His chest constricted as a heavy, sinking sensation settled in his stomach.


    Katrina didn’t have time to deal with Caiden. She walked over to the ones asking for their gifts back, standing with her hands on her hips.


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    “Alright! Anyone who wants their gift back,e over here!” she snapped, her voice oozing with arrogance.


    The 5% shares in the roboticspany had given her a sense of power, and she looked down at the group with utter disdain.


    “But let me make one thing crystal clear—if you take your gifts back, don’t even think about building any connections with our family ever again! Whether Dani showed up or not, she’s still a Harper. She’s a busy woman—we get it. But here you are, causing a scene at Joyce’s wedding. Do you think Dani will forgive you for bullying her sister like this? And you still think you’ll make ties with Elite Lux? Dream on!”


    Katrina had never been particrly close to Dani, but she had no hesitation when it came to exploiting Dani’s reputation. She spoke with such strong confidence that everyone was left stunned into silence.


    Seeing their frozen expressions, Katrina allowed a smug smirk to spread across her face.


    She never missed an opportunity to press her advantage, even when it was clear she was in the wrong.


    Without a hint of shame, she pressed on.


    “You all reallyck foresight. Let’s forget Dani for a moment. Let’s talk about Alexander—his name holds weight in Olisvine. And today, on his wedding day, you don’t think it’s worth giving some antique gifts? You all know how rich Dani is. She’s got just one sister—Joyce.


    You honestly think she’d hold back from her? Dani cares about Joyce so much, she gave her shares in her roboticspany as a wedding gift. If she didn’t care, would she do that?” Katrina shifted her focus to the man leading the group, narrowing her eyes.


    “Dani gave those shares because she was concerned Joyce might struggle down the road. My husband and I told her it wasn’t needed, but she insisted on doing it anyway. That’s how much she cares. But of course, you people have no clue. Fine, if you want your gifts back,e to me. Write down your name and yourpany’s name. Just know this—once you take your gifts, don’t ever expect another invite or any chance to work with the Harper family. We won’t be dealing with you again.”


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